Corporate news
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whg maintains Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation accreditation
Leading Midlands’ landlord whg has maintained its status as a Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO), recognising it’s continued commitment to tackling climate change. Since launching its bespoke Carbon Literacy training programme in 2022, whg has now certified over 15% of colleagues – from Board members to frontline teams – helping embed sustainability into day-to-day decisions…
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whg completes affordable homes in Stratford-on-Avon
An historic market town in Stratford-on-Avon is set to get a housing boost, with the first of 43 high quality and sustainable homes now complete. Social landlord and long-term investor in great place shaping, whg, has been working with contractors Keon Homes and Stratford-on-Avon District Council to develop Blenheim Heights on Welsh Road East in…
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whg and Walsall Council sign landmark agreement to deliver more affordable homes in Walsall
Housing association whg and Walsall Council have signed a groundbreaking agreement to accelerate the delivery of new homes across Walsall, addressing the pressing need for affordable housing in the region. The agreement, known as a Planning Performance Agreement (PPA), aims to streamline the planning process, ensuring that high-quality, affordable homes are built efficiently and effectively.…
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Placemaking in practice: devolution with housing at its heart
Rebecca Bennett Casserly spoke to Inside Housing about some of the biggest opportunities for development from devolution, and shared the successes we’ve had working with the devolved government in the West Midlands.
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A greener future for our homes and communities
A greener future for our homes and communities We’ve just shared our 2024/25 Sustainability Report – a look at how we’re making our homes and neighbourhoods better for you, the planet, and the future. Here’s what it means for you as a whg customer: Making homes warmer and cheaper to run Last year we built…
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Vacant hospital sites to be transformed into affordable homes in landmark health and housing partnership
Vacant NHS hospital sites across the Black Country could soon be transformed into affordable homes, in a landmark health and housing partnership announced today. The initiative, led by social landlord and long term placeshaper whg and Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, will see both organisations work together to unlock surplus NHS land and return…
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Meet the team keeping your home safe
At whg, your safety always comes first. We know how important it is to feel safe and secure in your home, and we’ve made big changes to make sure we keep it that way. We’ve created a brand-new Building Safety team– made up of 118 experts who work every day to make sure your home…
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New partnership with the West Midlands Fire Service
Read how our partnership with the West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) will help us continue to keep our residents safe and reduce fire risks.
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whg welcomes new Director of Development and Regeneration
whg is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Ward as its new Director of Development and Regeneration. Matt brings over 18 years of experience in residential and commercial development, regeneration, and housing delivery, and has a proven track record of delivering innovative projects that drive growth and improve communities. Matt joins whg from Plymouth…
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Mayor sees affordable homes transform lives in Walsall
Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, today visited a flagship regeneration project in Walsall that has transformed a disused industrial site into a thriving canalside community. The newly completed Lockside development, delivered by whg in partnership with Lovell Partnerships, has brought 324 high-quality homes to what was neglected brownfield land. Part-funded through a multi-million-pound…